Bostwick Room — King Bed

Frequently asked questions

Heart of the Village Inn is an adults-only (21+) bed and breakfast in Shelburne Village, approximately 7 miles from Burlington. Designed for couples and relaxed getaways, it offers a calmer, more comfortable alternative to staying in downtown Burlington, with easy access to Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum, and Lake Champlain.

Is Not the Right Fit If…

• You are traveling with children — this is an adults-only property (21+)
• You are bringing a pet — the inn is not pet-friendly
• You need same-day availability — book in advance to secure your preferred room
• You expect hotel amenities such as a pool, fitness center, or room service

What We Do Not Offer

Heart of the Village Inn is a small, owner-operated B&B — not a hotel. A few things guests often ask about that are not part of a stay here:

• No daily housekeeping. Your room is prepared before arrival. Fresh towels, toiletries, and linens are stocked at check-in — the room is not entered or refreshed during your stay.
• No luggage storage. There is no secure on-site storage before check-in or after checkout. If traveling by car, your vehicle is the most practical option for keeping belongings secure until check-in at 3:00 PM.
• No in-room or to-go breakfast. Breakfast is prepared fresh each morning and offered exclusively in the Main Inn breakfast rooms (7:30–9:30 AM). In-room, in-bed, and to-go options are not available.
• No room service or food delivery. Food and beverage are not delivered to guestrooms at any hour.
• No iron or ironing board. Irons and ironing boards are not available in guestrooms or on request.
• No front desk or on-call staff. Rose and Anatoly are resident hosts — present and attentive, but not round-the-clock hotel staff.

Property & Rooms — What to Know

The Bostwick Room is the most spacious room in the Carriage House, on the ground floor, set back from Shelburne Road — much quieter than the Main Inn overall. As a ground-floor room, it has more direct proximity to the boiler, so during the heating season (late fall through early spring), the natural warmth and humming/popping noises of the hot water pipes are part of the experience. The Fletcher Room is directly above — normal activity from guests overhead may be audible. Year-round, the everyday sounds of a shared historic building — water running, showers, conversations, footsteps — are entirely normal. Most guests find the Carriage House a genuinely welcome retreat.

WiFi is a complimentary perk via cellular signal — not hardwired broadband — and TV streams free channels via Amazon Fire over the same signal. Speeds may vary, especially during peak evening hours. It is guests' responsibility to log out of any personal streaming accounts before checkout.